Cost of Living Calculator - Lafayette, California vs Irvine, California


The cost of living in Irvine, California is 30.1% cheaper than Lafayette, California.

You would need a salary of $34,934 in Irvine, California to maintain the standard of living you have in Lafayette, California.
Comparison highlights
• Overall, Irvine, California is cheaper than Lafayette, California
• Median Home Cost is the biggest factor in the cost of living difference.
Median Home Cost
36% cheaper in Irvine
than in Lafayette, California
Lafayette, CA vs Irvine, CA
Compared to Lafayette, Irvine is:
  Homeowner
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
  30.1% lower
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Renter
      No Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes not Considered
      Child Care, Taxes Considered
      No Child Care, Taxes Considered
  Food
  9.7% lower
  Housing (Homeowner)
  45.2% lower
  Housing (Rent)
  Median Home Cost
  Utilities
  4.2% lower
  Commute
  10.3% lower
  Health
  22.9% lower
  Taxes
  Childcare
  Personal
  4.4% lower

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